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Hiphops

by Hiphops.io LTD · Since 2021
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Quick facts
VendorHiphops.io LTD
Year launched2021
StatusActive
LocationManchester, United Kingdom
Countries servedGlobal
Languages1
IntegrationsN/A
Free tierYES
Free trialNO
Contact salesNO

About Hiphops

Hiphops is a container software distribution and licensing platform that combines private registries, customer access controls, JWT product keys, and application license validation, helping software vendors deliver Docker images across customer clouds, virtual private clouds, and on-premises environments with automation.

Hiphops combines container image distribution with software licensing, helping vendors deliver products into customer cloud environments or on-premises infrastructure. Its private registry capabilities include shareable access tokens, unlimited pushes and pulls, a global image CDN, and pull-through caches. Vendors can connect registries through push or pull links, including Amazon ECR, Google Artifact Registry, and Docker Hub. Licensing uses JWT product keys that also function as Docker credentials, linking application license validation with container access. Vendors can define custom fields, expiration dates, feature flags, registry permissions, and customer-specific configurations. The Hook SDK supports JavaScript, TypeScript, and Python, with Node.js, Deno, Bun, and container environments named. Onboarding options include links expiring after seven days or direct JWT sharing, with registry access tied to license tiers. Administrators can use a dashboard or automate management through a REST API and interactive documentation. Registry Free includes three gigabytes of storage and one licensed product. Registry Team expands storage, products, analytics, and customer cloud connectivity. Registry Enterprise adds unlimited licensed products, advanced analytics, custom SSO, and priority support. Dedicated instances and professional services cost extra.

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Combines container distribution and application licensing within one integrated delivery platform.
  • Free plan includes unlimited users, registries, tokens, pushes, and image pulls.
  • Existing registry connections support delivery without requiring complete infrastructure replacement first.
  • Dual-purpose JWT tokens simplify handling Docker access and application license validation.
Cons
  • Team includes only one customer cloud connection despite its subscription cost.
  • Custom SSO is restricted to Enterprise within the supplied plan comparison.
  • Enterprise includes three customer cloud connections, potentially limiting broader connection requirements.
  • Dedicated instances and professional services require extra payments beyond Enterprise pricing.

Features

Key features

Hiphops Overview Hiphops is a container software distribution and licensing platform that combines private registries, customer access controls, JWT product keys, and application license validation, helping software vendors deliver Docker images across customer clouds, virtual private clouds, and on-premises environments with automation. Detailed Description Hiphops combines container image distribution with software licensing, helping vendors deliver products into customer cloud environments or on-premises infrastructure. Its private registry capabilities include shareable access tokens, unlimited pushes and pulls, a global image CDN, and pull-through caches. Vendors can connect registries through push or pull links, including Amazon ECR, Google Artifact Registry, and Docker Hub. Licensing uses JWT product keys that also function as Docker credentials, linking application license validation with container access. Vendors can define custom fields, expiration dates, feature flags, registry permissions, and customer-specific configurations. The Hook SDK supports JavaScript, TypeScript, and Python, with Node.js, Deno, Bun, and container environments named. Onboarding options include links expiring after seven days or direct JWT sharing, with registry access tied to license tiers. Administrators can use a dashboard or automate management through a REST API and interactive documentation. Registry Free includes three gigabytes of storage and one licensed product. Registry Team expands storage, products, analytics, and customer cloud connectivity. Registry Enterprise adds unlimited licensed products, advanced analytics, custom SSO, and priority support. Dedicated instances and professional services cost extra. Although pushes and pulls are unlimited, storage, licensed product allowances, customer cloud connections, and support differ across the listed subscription plans. 7 Key Features 1. Licensed Container Distribution

Distributes private Docker images across customer clouds and on-premises environments, using shareable tokens and registry connections to control who can access licensed products and updates.

4. Configurable Licensing

Allows vendors to define custom license fields, expiration dates, feature flags, and configurations, helping them tailor product access and licensing behavior to different customer requirements.

5. Registry Connections

Supports push and pull links with Amazon ECR, Google Artifact Registry, and Docker Hub, allowing vendors to retain registries while adding Hiphops distribution access controls.

3. Application License Validation

Validates application licenses through Hook SDKs for JavaScript, TypeScript, and Python, with support for Node.js, Deno, Bun, and Docker container environments within customer software deployments.

2. Dual-Purpose Product Keys

Uses JWT product keys as both application license validation tokens and Docker credentials, connecting software licensing permissions with access to corresponding container images for customers.

Additional features

Private Container Registries

Provides private registries for distributing container images, allowing vendors to share licensed software with customers across cloud and on-premises environments using controlled access rather than making their images publicly available.

Hook SDK

Provides Hook SDK support for JavaScript, TypeScript, and Python, with Node.js, Deno, Bun, and Docker containers named as supported environments for incorporating application license validation into distributed customer software products.

Custom Product Entitlements

Allows custom fields, license expiry dates, feature flags, registry permissions, and customer-specific configurations, giving vendors options for representing product entitlements and differentiating licensed access according to their chosen commercial arrangements.

JWT Licensing Credentials

Uses JWT product keys for both Docker authentication and application license validation, reducing the need to manage separate credentials for those functions while tying customer access to the configured licensing.

Authentication and Access Policies

Supports users, token creation, custom policies, and multi-tenant access control, helping vendors define who can access container products and manage permissions across customers through the platform's authentication and authorization capabilities.

Pricing

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Countries & Languages

Global
Countries served
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Interface languages
1
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Interface languages

English

Billing currencies

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